Meaning & use
baboon
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A large Old World monkey with a long, dog-like muzzle, close-set eyes, and a short tail, native to Africa and Arabia.
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A troop of baboons foraged along the riverbank at dawn.
The zookeeper explained how baboons use complex social hierarchies within their troops.
A note on using this word
Baboons belong to the genus Papio and are known for their strong social structures, living in troops that can number over a hundred individuals.
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